FLATE’s Executive Director Discusses the Role of Innovation in the Workplace On November 9, 2017, FLATE partnered with the Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise and Economic Education at the University of South Florida (USF) to present a workshop focused on the role of innovation in the workplace for all members of the workforce. […]
From the Executive Directors Desk:Daytona State College’s Statewide Articulation for ASET to to BSET FLATE’s mission includes providing meaningful career and educational pathways for the advanced manufacturing industry sectors. This includes the entire spectrum from introducing young children to “making” to post baccalaureate STEM degrees, with our sweet spot the middle of the spectrum where […]
Mechatronics /Automation Education on the move in Florida and Around the Country COLLABORATE SOUTHERN WORKING CONNECTIONS WORKSHOP FOR MECHATRONICS The spring and summer of 2017 have been full of “mechatronics” activities for FLATE and our partners not only in Florida, but also across the country. July was a highlight with a 5-day workshop for high […]
From the Executive Directors Desk: Articulating Industry Credentials in Florida This summer, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the Florida Department of Education (FL DOE) added several NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking) credentials to the state’s secondary school funding list. We are excited to have these new additional acceleration pathways for students in […]
From the Executive Director’s Desk: 2017 Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards The Florida Regional Manufacturers Associations (RMAs) met last week at the 25th Annual Florida Sterling Conference. The conference is recognized as one of the best in the nation for practical learning in all areas of leadership and management systems. The RMA’s half […]
From the Executive Director’s Desk: #MFGDay17 is ON Wow – As of today, May 3, we have just 156 days, or 23 weeks, or 5 months until Manufacturing Day/Month 2017! We still have the end of spring, all of summer and start the fall season. But MFG DAY is such a big event in Florida, […]
From The Executive Director’s Desk: Don’t do it alone: “Get your partner and …” Last month, the NSF ATE-funded Centers Collaborative for Technical Assistance (CCTA) presented a webinar named “Developing Stakeholder Partnerships Internally and Externally for Successful Grants.” I participated with two other Center directors for both the webinar and a follow-up online question and […]
From the Executive Director’s Desk: A Focus on Manufacturing Ecosystem in Florida The manufacturing workforce is a complex network of interconnected systems. Producing that workforce is just one of many complicated subsystems. Four important components of this workforce development subsystem are: work-based learning internships and apprenticeships skill certification talent pipeline development Successful workforce development requires […]
From the Executive Director’s Desk: FLATE’s Industrial Advisory Committee Explores the Ins and Out of Internships Please join us on January 18, 2017, when FLATE will host an Internship Panel as the featured presentation of our Industrial Advisory Committee meeting, hosted by Pinellas Technical College’s Clearwater campus. Developing effective and efficient mechanisms and partnerships to […]
From the Executive Director’s Desk: Synopsis of News & Events from Engineering Technology College Partners It’s pumpkin and Halloween season with students and faculty well into the rhythm of another school year. It’s also a good time to share some news from our 19 ET College partners. This update/synopsis is based on information presented at […]
